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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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